SAN FRANCISO'S FAVORITE WEDDING OFFICIANT!

"Mark was great! He made us both feel very comfortable throughout the whole process. Most of the stresses that come right before the ceremony were gone after speaking with Mark before the start of it all, and we thought that he did a great job in telling our story and connecting with our guests. Thanks Mark!" Keller & Daniel

"Thank you very much for the beautiful and memorable wedding ceremony you put together for us. Tears were shed as family and friends listened to you tell our story and talk about love and marriage. You made our wedding very special." Julie & Cliff

"My husband and I couldn't have found a better person than Mark to perform our wedding service. From the beginning to the end, Mark provided us with excellent service. Explaining every step in detail and always there to listen and answer any questions we had. He performed an absolutely beautiful ceremony filled with words of love and commitment delivered in the most peaceful and calming manner. The ceremony brought not only my husband and me to tears but All of our guests. Thank you Mark for giving us a beautiful wedding that will stay in our hearts for a lifetime. " John & Genai

"Mark, thanks to you the process of creating our wedding ceremony. It was professional, personal, and fun. Our wedding day was perfect and we could not have asked for more. Also, multiple people approached us and expressed how much they enjoyed the ceremony! Thank You!!! " Erin & Jason

"Mark does an excellent job ahead of time, especially in responding to emails, and the phone call a few days before. He is an excellent orator, and captures the attention of everyone around. My family and friends could not stop talking about how great he was and what a wonderful job he did in making the San Francisco City Hall Wedding "perfect"! " Timothy & Leslie

"Mark, Thanks again for a great ceremony, we had an absolutely perfect day! We loved working with you. " David & Maylin

"MARK WAS COURTEOUS AND PROFESSIONAL THROUGHOUT THE PROCESS. HE WAS ABLE TO TAKE CONTROL OF THE PLANNING PROCESS IN A WAY THAT MADE THE WEDDING LESS STRESSFUL FOR US, BUT WAS STILL CAREFULLY CRAFTED AROUND OUR EXPRESSED DESIRES FOR THE CEREMONY. " Kendra & Andy

Angela & Chris

"We loved the way Mark incorporated our traditions in the ceremony. He has a very unique and personable style. We found him to be quite charming. Thanks Mark! " Artem & Larissa

"Thank goodness that Mark truly enjoys and cares about the couples he marries and enjoys being in front of an audience! On wedding day he was amazingly calming and smiling, as if it was the happiest day of HIS life. He is skilled at ceremony design, thinking about it from the guest perspective – not too long, not too short – but absolutely incorporating what we wanted, no questions asked. The sand ceremony he recommended turned out to be a perfect representation of our blending families – many guests found it touching and symbolic. " Yvonne & Norm

"Our wedding ceremony was beyond measure. Mark did such a beautiful job detailing our love for one another that the guests were still taking about him the next day. One guest described Mark as a "great storyteller" and stated that it seemed as if Mark had known us for years. Many brides have dreams of her ceremony; A Perfect Ceremony exceeded all of my expectations, Mark did an exceptional job!!" Theresa & Matthew

"Mark, at A Perfect Wedding Ceremony, set the tone for one of the happiest days of our lives. He delivered warmth and love through his words, that touched our hearts, as well as our family and friends. On the day of the ceremony, Mark's friendly and professional demeanor put any residual stress I had left at bay. Everything was organized and was executed in the most perfect way. He truly gave us the "perfect wedding ceremony"." Amanda & Juan

"We were on a fairly tight timeline, and Mark did an excellent job of effectively and efficiently communicating all of the relevant logistical information while at the same time creating a very personal, thoughtful, caring and loving ceremony. The result was truly A Perfect Wedding Ceremony. We couldn't have asked for anything more! " Rose & Joe

"A Perfect Wedding Ceremony made our day above memorable. A Perfect Wedding Ceremony personalized our day by including family members. A Perfect Wedding Ceremony functioned perfectly on short notice, I can only imagine what a full time plan would have been. " Denise & Frank

"More than we could have ever dreamed of. The ceremony was simple, but personal and made us laugh – which was a big relief! We are still getting compliments on how great it was! THANK YOU SO MUCH MARK! " Hedy & Jason

"MARK WAS VERY THOROUGH AND PROFESSIONAL WITH THE INFORMATION GIVEN TO US. MARK SHARED THE FEELINGS OF LOVE AND EXCITEMENT ON OUR BIG DAY, MAKING IT A TRULY HAPPY OCCASION FOR EVERYONE. MARK TOOK THE TIME TO LEARN ABOUT EACH GUEST AND FAMILY MEMBER AT THE CEREMONY…EVEN ALL OF THEIR NAMES! " Lauren & Craig

"A Perfect Wedding Ceremony did exactly that… (Mark Hespeth) delivered A Perfect Wedding Ceremony. It was a lovely San Francisco City Hall Wedding service tailored to our personal wishes and it could not have been more wonderful. " Raquel & Walter

Carolyn & Charles

"Mark Hespeth from A Perfect Wedding Ceremony was fantastic from beginning to end. He was very professional and informative throughout the entire process. My husband and I were a little nervous about where to stand, what to say and what to do. Mark choreographed our ceremony, so that neither one of us missed a beat. It was a beautiful ceremony and I will never forget Mark . A Perfect Wedding Ceremony played a HUGE part in our perfect day. " Regan & Ted

"Mark was a great officiant for our wedding ceremony in San Francisco. He completely tailored our ceremony to meet our needs and our personalities. We received many comments from guests on how great he was and how nice it was to witness a short and sweet wedding ceremony for once." J.J & Haley

"My finance and I were overwhelmed with all the planning and coordinating of our wedding day. After meeting Mark, it was obvious we had found someone who could simplify this whole process. It was nice to step back and allow Mark to step in." Julie & Robert

"Our experience with Mark was wonderful. Mark guided us in making our vows perfect, he was professional and organized throughout, and he kept us focused and calm during the ceremony. We are extremely thankful Mark married us. " Kristine & Ben

"Mark agreed to perform the service on relatively short notice, and he worked diligently to create a ceremony specific to our desires. He was prompt, reliable, knowledgeable, and courteous at every turn. If we had to do it all over again, we would definitely choose Mark as our officiant. " Patricia & Noah

"Mark, executed our ceremony beautifully! Our Wedding Day was Perfect as Perfect can be." Anthony & Irene

"Our experience with Mark was Perfect. He went over all the details the morning of and again when he arrived. Lovely ceremony, heartfelt, touching and meaningful. It was as close to perfect as one could ask for. Thanks Mark! " Phil & Diana

"Mark is genuine and natural. He is very professional and detail focused. We liked that. At our ceremony, he had a great presence and was engaging and impactful. " Nicholas & Jennifer

"We would recommend Mark to anyone. He made us feel so comfortable. Our San Francisco City Hall ceremony was exactly what we wanted: simple and meaningful. Thanks Mark! " Angelina & James

Dawn & CJ

"I couldn't have asked for a nicer ceremony. I wanted to honor our absent parents and I wanted for us to be able to write our own vows and I got everything I could have asked for out of it. The wording of the ceremony itself also, coincidentally, echoed a lot of the sentiments we wanted to express in our vows. We were able to concentrate on the emotions and beauty of the day because Mark had the ceremony well in hand. " Rosanna & Terry

"Thanks Mark for the ceremony and the ease of organization. We had a great day and were very happy with the tone of the ceremony. Thanks for processing the license on our behalf. " Tom & Anne

"I'm so happy I found A Perfect Wedding Ceremony for my wedding services. The ceremony was lovely and full of enthusiasm. Mark had conducted the service very easily and comfortably for both me and my husband. Mark is very supportive and there for your day! 5 stars to Mark!" Elizabeth & Drew

"Mark's dignity, class and grace brought so much to our ceremony. We couldn't imagine doing it any other way. He was just wonderful. " Marilyn & John

"We couldn't ask for anything more perfect. Mark was fantastic and very detail oriented, which made us feel comfortable and at ease throughout the whole process. When it came to our wedding day, Mark had a calm presence and helped us to relax and just breathe!" Christina & Juan

 

 

Below are some of the venues and locations where I have performed ceremonies!
Alcatraz, Allied Arts Guild, Ambiance Antiques, Arista Winery, Asian Art Museum, Baker Beach, Bancroft Hotel, Beach House-Pacifica, Canyon View, Casa Real at Ruby Hill Winery, Cathedral Hill, Cavallo Point-Franks House, Chain of Lakes Meadows, Chaminade Resort and Spa, China Cabin-Belvedere-Tiburon, Chouinard Vineyards in Castro Valley, Claremont Hotel Club and Spa, Oakland Zoo, Cliff House, Clift Hotel, Coit Tower, Congregational Church of Belmont, Conservatory of Flowers, Crissy Field, Cupid Span, De Young Museum, Delancey Street Foundation, Dolores Park, Eagle's Point, Embarcadero-The Piers, Endeavor Hall, Fairmont Hotel, Fay Park, Fisherman's Wharf, Foxtail Golf Course, Gary Danko Restaurant, Golden Gate Bridge, Golden Gate Park-Japanese Tea Garden, Haas-Lilienthal House, Hasting House-Half Moon Bay, Hotel Adagio, Inn Above the Tide, Intramuros, Lady of the Chapel, Lake Chalet, Legion of Honor, Linda Mar Beach, Mandarin Oriental Hotel-Sky Deck, Marin Art & Garden Center, Mark Hopkins- Top of the Mark, Marines Memorial, Marriott Hotel in Napa, Mountain Home Inn, Muir Beach, Museum of Modern Art, Napa Valley, Napredak Hall, North Beach, Numerous Private Residences, Old Saint Hilary's Church, Palace Hotel-French Parlor Room, Palace of Fine Arts, Palo Alto Women's Club, Paradise Beach Park, Pavillion by the Bay,Pelican Inn, Presidio Main Chapel, Queen Wilhelmina Garden, Ralston White Retreat, Randall Museum, Redwood Grove, Regusci Winery, Rotunda SF City Hall, San Francisco Flood Mansion, San Mateo Coyote Point Park, San Mateo Japanese Garden, Sausalito Women's Club, SF Cable Car, SF Marina, Shakespeare Garden, Sir Francis Drake Hotel, South Park, Terra Gallery, The Spinnaker, Tilden Regional Park Botanic Garden, U C Berkeley Faculty Club, UC Berkeley Botanical Gardens, Union Square, Wedgewood Banquet Center, Westerbeke Ranch in Sonoma, Wildcat Canyon/Alvarado Park, W Hotel, Wyndham Hotel in San Jose, Yerba Buena Gardens…

I Proudly Serve the Following Areas:
Alameda, Albany, American Canyon, Antioch, Aromas, Atherton, Belmont, Ben Lomond, Benicia, Berkeley, Bolinas, Brentwood, Brisbane, Burlingame, Calistoga, Campbell, Capitola, Carmel-by-the-Sea, Castro Valley, Ceres, Clayton, Cloverdale, Colma, Concord, Corte Madera, Cotati, Cupertino, Daly City, Danville, Del Rey Oaks, Dillon Beach, Dixon, Dublin, East Palo Alto, El Cerrito, Emeryville, Escalon , Fairfax, Fairfield, Felton, Foster City, Fremont, Gilroy, Gonzales, Greenfield, Half Moon Bay, Hayward, Healdsburg, Hercules, Hillsborough, Hollister, Hughson, Inverness, Inverness Park, Kentfield, King City, Lafayette, Lagunits-Forest Knolls, Larkspur, Lathrop, Livermore, Lodi, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Los Gatos, Manteca, Marina, Marshall, Martinez, Menlo Park, Mill Valley, Millbrae, Milpitas, Modesto, Monte Sereno, Monterey, Moraga, Morgan Hill, Mountain View, Muir Beach, Napa, Newark, Newman, Nicasio, Novato, Oakdale, Oakland, Oakley, Olema, Orinda, Pacific Grove, Pacifica, Paicines, Palo Alto, Patterson, Petaluma, Pidemont, Pinole, Pittsburg, Pleasant Hill, Pleasanton, Point Reyes Station, Portola Valley, Redwood City, Richmond, Ridgemark, Rio Vista, Ripon, Riverbank, Rohnert Park, Ross, Salinas, San Anselmo, San Bruno, San Carlos, San Francisco, San Geronimo, San Jose, San Juan Bautista, San Leandro, San Mateo, San Pablo, San Rafael, San Ramon, Sand City, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Santa Rosa, Saratoga, Sausalito, Scotts Valley, Seaside, Sebastopol, Soledad, Sonoma, Soquel, South San Francisco, St. Helena, Stinson Beach, Stockton, Suisun City, Sunnyvale, Tiburon, Tomales, Tracy, Tres Pinos, Turlock, Union City, Vacaville, Vallejo, Walnut Creek, Waterford, Watsonville, Windsor, Woodacre, Woodside, and Yountville.